We're hiring: Multiple Positions!
Full Time Production Assistant - Portland, OR
Creo Chocolate is looking for a Full-time Production Assistant (40 hours/week) to join our chocolatier team at our Portland factory. This hands-on role will assist in creating craft chocolate and related products. Reliable transportation/ability to walk to work is a must. This position offers significant opportunities for growth as you develop your skills in craft chocolate production.
Our ideal candidate has the following attributes:
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Teachable attitude with willingness to learn and adapt
- Motivated team player mentality with excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently for long periods
- Passion for craft chocolate and quality food production
Must have:
- Multnomah County Food Handlers permit (or ability to obtain quickly)
- Physical ability to work on your feet for long stretches in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Gmail and Google Suite
- Ability to follow Good Manufacturing Practices and food safety protocols
- Flexible schedule with ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities
- Desire to work four days a week, for ten hours a day (Monday through Thursday)
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist chocolatiers in craft chocolate production and related products
- Package chocolate bars and products with attention to quality and presentation
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in production areas
- Document processes clearly to ensure consistency and quality
- Support factory tours and educational experiences as needed
- Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines
- Handle general maintenance and cleaning tasks as required
Full-Time Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package ($18/hour starting wage)
- Short-term disability policy
- PTO and company paid holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Steps to Apply:
If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this position, we'd love to learn more about you! Please consider the following questions:
- What attracts you to working in craft chocolate production and food manufacturing?
- Describe a time when you had to learn something new quickly—how did you approach it?
- What does it mean to you to be part of a team working toward shared goals?
There are a couple of ways to apply for this position. You can drop off your resume and cover letter responding to the questions above in person at either of our shops during business hours. You can also email your materials to: aaron@creochocolate.com. Applications without a resume and cover letter responding to the preceding questions will not be considered. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact us directly.
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Media Release Statement: As part of our commitment to sharing the craft chocolate story and educating our community, Creo Chocolate occasionally documents our production processes through photography and videography for marketing, educational, and promotional purposes. By accepting employment with Creo Chocolate, you consent to being filmed or photographed during work activities and grant permission for Creo Chocolate to use such materials in marketing materials, social media, educational content, and other promotional activities without additional compensation. If you have concerns about this policy, please discuss them during the interview process.
Creo Chocolate Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. If you have any difficulty with our application process and need accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at aaron@creochocolate.com
Full Time Shopkeeper - Portland, OR
We're Hiring: Full-time Shop Keeper - Broadway Shop, Portland, OR
Creo Chocolate is looking for a Full-time Shop Keeper (40 hours/week) that will work at our Broadway shop in Portland, Oregon. Reliable transportation/ability to walk to work is a must. This role will assist customers with sales, providing information about our products and samples. They will also serve as host for the Build-a-Bar tour experiences and assist the tour guide with the operations of the tour experience.
Our ideal candidate has the following attributes:
- Top notch skills in verbal communication
- Outgoing and personable
- Self motivated and an independent worker
- A love of chocolate, connection and serving customers
Must have:
- Retail experience (2+ years preferred)
- Reliable transportation/ability to walk or take public transit to work
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to follow directions and solve problems in the absence of supervision
- Flexible schedule and weekend availability
Full-Time Benefits:
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Wage: $18/hour plus pooled tips
Steps to Apply:
If you feel like you’d be a good fit for this position, we’d love to learn more about you! Please consider the following questions:
1. What do you enjoy most about serving customers and working in retail settings?
2. What’s something meaningful to you, and why?
3. Briefly describe the last memorable meal you enjoyed–what made it so memorable?
There are a couple of ways to apply for this position. You can drop off your resume and cover letter responding to the questions above in person at either of our shops during business hours. You can also email your materials to: aaron@creochocolate.com. Applications without a resume and cover letter responding to the preceding questions will not be considered. If you need to make other arrangements, please contact us directly.